Ananthababu S v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

W.P(MD)No.1071 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.01.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.1071 of 2022 S.Ananthababu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alangulam Taluk, Tenkasi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kadayam Police Station, Tenkasi District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct the "Adal Padal" Programme on 05.02.2022 at 07.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m in connection with "Pongal Vizha"of Arulmigu Sri Bathrakaliamman Kovil, Kilakadayam, Kadayam, Alangulam Taluk, Tenkasi District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mr.M.Veeranthiran Government Advocate(Criminal Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner wants this Court to direct the first respondent to permit him to conduct the petition mentioned event. 2.The petitioner asserts that there is no communal angle. The first respondent is therefore directed to grant permission to the petitioner to hold the petition mentioned event. It is open to the first respondent to incorporate appropriate conditions for ensuring the smooth conduct of the event. The petitioner through his counsel gives an undertaking that the organizers of the event will adhere to the police directives.

3. Recording the said undertaking, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

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To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alangulam Taluk, Tenkasi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kadayam Police Station, Tenkasi District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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